US President Donald Trump held a “great” phone call with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, discussing trade and the economy, signalling efforts to ease tensions following US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Jair Bolsonaro faces trial on coup charges, risking 40 years in prison and political banishment. His conviction could reshape Brazil’s political landscape, raising questions about the future of both Bolsonaro and President Lula da Silva.
Supporters of the far-right politician and former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost the presidential elections in 2022, rioted in Brazil's capital, Brasilia. In a shocking resemblance to the United States' Capitol riots of January 2021, the supporters of Bolsonaro stormed the Presidential Palace, the Congress and the Supreme Court in a similar fashion. Draping themselves in Brazilian flags, they broke windows, set off fires, fought with the police, and raised slogans. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called it a "fascist attack" and promised that those responsible will be punished. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tweet, raised concerns about the events, and said that “Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone.” But why did Bolsonaro supporters do this? What happened? Watch the video to know more!
In his current avatar, Lula is Centre-Left, progressive, and is open to a political economy aligned with neoliberal values
The Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) declared Lula the next president, with 50.9% of votes against 49.1% for Bolsonaro.
"I look forward to working together on the issues that matter to the UK and Brazil, from growing the global economy to protecting the planets natural resources and promoting democratic values," Sunak said on Twitter.
The Brazilian leader defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to become the country's next president.
Leftist Da Silva, 77, defeated President Jair Bolsonaro in an election runoff that marked a stunning comeback for Lula and the end of Brazil's most right-wing government in decades.